Mood Disorders Society of Canada
@mooddisordersca.bsky.social
Promoting mental health via advocacy, education, & support.
#MakeChangeHappen https://mdsc.ca/advocacy
#MakeChangeHappen https://mdsc.ca/advocacy
💊 Navigating mental health treatment? MDSC’s "Medications and You" guide offers insights on how medications work, side effects, and questions to ask your doctor. Empower yourself with knowledge and take charge of your mental health. 💪
Download our booklet: mdsc.ca/medications-...
#MentalHealth
Download our booklet: mdsc.ca/medications-...
#MentalHealth
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
💊 Navigating mental health treatment? MDSC’s "Medications and You" guide offers insights on how medications work, side effects, and questions to ask your doctor. Empower yourself with knowledge and take charge of your mental health. 💪
Download our booklet: mdsc.ca/medications-...
#MentalHealth
Download our booklet: mdsc.ca/medications-...
#MentalHealth
Happy #NationalPhilanthropyDay! Today we celebrate the power of giving & the impact of kindness. Whether donating time, skills, or resources, every act counts.
✨ How will you give today? 💙 Consider supporting those struggling people impacted by mood disorders: mdsc.ca/donation-form/
✨ How will you give today? 💙 Consider supporting those struggling people impacted by mood disorders: mdsc.ca/donation-form/
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Happy #NationalPhilanthropyDay! Today we celebrate the power of giving & the impact of kindness. Whether donating time, skills, or resources, every act counts.
✨ How will you give today? 💙 Consider supporting those struggling people impacted by mood disorders: mdsc.ca/donation-form/
✨ How will you give today? 💙 Consider supporting those struggling people impacted by mood disorders: mdsc.ca/donation-form/
Thank you Globe and Mail for your article on delayed access to medications, and for publishing MDSC and
@drdianemcintosh.bsky.social's letter-to-the editor calling for urgent action.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/lett...
#AccessToCare #HealthEquity
@drdianemcintosh.bsky.social's letter-to-the editor calling for urgent action.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/lett...
#AccessToCare #HealthEquity
November 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Thank you Globe and Mail for your article on delayed access to medications, and for publishing MDSC and
@drdianemcintosh.bsky.social's letter-to-the editor calling for urgent action.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/lett...
#AccessToCare #HealthEquity
@drdianemcintosh.bsky.social's letter-to-the editor calling for urgent action.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/lett...
#AccessToCare #HealthEquity
Explore our store for printed booklets, #DefeatDepression gear, & our blue anti-stigma elephant 🐘💙. Your support changes lives & spreads hope. Make an impact today! 📘
Shop now: mdsc.ca/shopping/
#MentalHealthMatters #EndStigma #Depression #Anxiety #MentalHealth
Shop now: mdsc.ca/shopping/
#MentalHealthMatters #EndStigma #Depression #Anxiety #MentalHealth
November 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Explore our store for printed booklets, #DefeatDepression gear, & our blue anti-stigma elephant 🐘💙. Your support changes lives & spreads hope. Make an impact today! 📘
Shop now: mdsc.ca/shopping/
#MentalHealthMatters #EndStigma #Depression #Anxiety #MentalHealth
Shop now: mdsc.ca/shopping/
#MentalHealthMatters #EndStigma #Depression #Anxiety #MentalHealth
Community mental health initiatives can drastically reduce emergency visits.
It’s time to focus on early, accessible intervention. ▶️ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
It’s time to focus on early, accessible intervention. ▶️ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Community mental health initiatives can drastically reduce emergency visits.
It’s time to focus on early, accessible intervention. ▶️ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
It’s time to focus on early, accessible intervention. ▶️ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
Mental health is essential for a productive and positive work environment. The MDSC Workplace Mental Health Program is designed to promote understanding, provide resources, and support mental wellness in the workplace. 🤝
Explore our resources & see how you can make a difference: mdsc.ca/workplace/
Explore our resources & see how you can make a difference: mdsc.ca/workplace/
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Mental health is essential for a productive and positive work environment. The MDSC Workplace Mental Health Program is designed to promote understanding, provide resources, and support mental wellness in the workplace. 🤝
Explore our resources & see how you can make a difference: mdsc.ca/workplace/
Explore our resources & see how you can make a difference: mdsc.ca/workplace/
Nouvel article sur l'insomnie !
Lisez notre enquête et trouvez des ressources ici : insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Sommeil #insomnie #Enquête
New Insomnia Article (en français)!
Read our survey and find resources here: insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Sleep #insomnia #Survey
Lisez notre enquête et trouvez des ressources ici : insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Sommeil #insomnie #Enquête
New Insomnia Article (en français)!
Read our survey and find resources here: insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Sleep #insomnia #Survey
November 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Nouvel article sur l'insomnie !
Lisez notre enquête et trouvez des ressources ici : insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Sommeil #insomnie #Enquête
New Insomnia Article (en français)!
Read our survey and find resources here: insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Sleep #insomnia #Survey
Lisez notre enquête et trouvez des ressources ici : insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Sommeil #insomnie #Enquête
New Insomnia Article (en français)!
Read our survey and find resources here: insomnia.mdsc.ca
#Sleep #insomnia #Survey
Preparing for our advocacy visit: hear from members about why they believe in supporting community mental health. ▶️ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
#MakeChangeHappen
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Preparing for our advocacy visit: hear from members about why they believe in supporting community mental health. ▶️ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
#MakeChangeHappen
MDSC visited the Canadian National Railway Company Headquarters to meet with Suzanne Dalzell to give thanks for CN's ongoing support of the Defeat Depression Campaign.
We are so proud to have them 'on board'! 🚂🚂🚂
#MoodDisordersCA #CNrail #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #MDSC #MentalHealth
We are so proud to have them 'on board'! 🚂🚂🚂
#MoodDisordersCA #CNrail #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #MDSC #MentalHealth
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
MDSC visited the Canadian National Railway Company Headquarters to meet with Suzanne Dalzell to give thanks for CN's ongoing support of the Defeat Depression Campaign.
We are so proud to have them 'on board'! 🚂🚂🚂
#MoodDisordersCA #CNrail #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #MDSC #MentalHealth
We are so proud to have them 'on board'! 🚂🚂🚂
#MoodDisordersCA #CNrail #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #MDSC #MentalHealth
Remembrance Day
Today, we remember those who served and acknowledge the mental health challenges that can come with military service.
Together, we can help. mdsc.ca
#LestWeForget #MoodDisordersCA #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #MDSC
Today, we remember those who served and acknowledge the mental health challenges that can come with military service.
Together, we can help. mdsc.ca
#LestWeForget #MoodDisordersCA #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #MDSC
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Remembrance Day
Today, we remember those who served and acknowledge the mental health challenges that can come with military service.
Together, we can help. mdsc.ca
#LestWeForget #MoodDisordersCA #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #MDSC
Today, we remember those who served and acknowledge the mental health challenges that can come with military service.
Together, we can help. mdsc.ca
#LestWeForget #MoodDisordersCA #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #MDSC
🧠 Help advance research on how mental health symptoms overlap!
The MaRSS Lab is seeking cisgender women (18+) with experiences of anxiety, depression, and/or sexual dysfunction to complete a 15-min survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards.
👉 uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The MaRSS Lab is seeking cisgender women (18+) with experiences of anxiety, depression, and/or sexual dysfunction to complete a 15-min survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards.
👉 uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🧠 Help advance research on how mental health symptoms overlap!
The MaRSS Lab is seeking cisgender women (18+) with experiences of anxiety, depression, and/or sexual dysfunction to complete a 15-min survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards.
👉 uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The MaRSS Lab is seeking cisgender women (18+) with experiences of anxiety, depression, and/or sexual dysfunction to complete a 15-min survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards.
👉 uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Productive discussion with @mhcc-csmc.bsky.social (Lili-Anna Peresa & Allison Cowan)! We reinforced our commitment to our long-standing partnership, focusing on strategic approaches to serve Canadians' mental health needs now & in the future.
#MDSC #MentalHealth #MHCC #Partnership #Canada
#MDSC #MentalHealth #MHCC #Partnership #Canada
November 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Productive discussion with @mhcc-csmc.bsky.social (Lili-Anna Peresa & Allison Cowan)! We reinforced our commitment to our long-standing partnership, focusing on strategic approaches to serve Canadians' mental health needs now & in the future.
#MDSC #MentalHealth #MHCC #Partnership #Canada
#MDSC #MentalHealth #MHCC #Partnership #Canada
Social anxiety disorder affects about 10% of adults every year.💙
If someone you know struggles, this PSYCHEDUP episode, hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh, provides expert insights, real stories, & tips.
Listen here👉 bit.ly/4oXL30k
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxietyDisorder #SocialAnxiety #MDSC
If someone you know struggles, this PSYCHEDUP episode, hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh, provides expert insights, real stories, & tips.
Listen here👉 bit.ly/4oXL30k
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxietyDisorder #SocialAnxiety #MDSC
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Social anxiety disorder affects about 10% of adults every year.💙
If someone you know struggles, this PSYCHEDUP episode, hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh, provides expert insights, real stories, & tips.
Listen here👉 bit.ly/4oXL30k
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxietyDisorder #SocialAnxiety #MDSC
If someone you know struggles, this PSYCHEDUP episode, hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh, provides expert insights, real stories, & tips.
Listen here👉 bit.ly/4oXL30k
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxietyDisorder #SocialAnxiety #MDSC
Community mental health professionals support Canadians from all walks of life, every day.
It's time to support them back. ➡ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
It's time to support them back. ➡ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Community mental health professionals support Canadians from all walks of life, every day.
It's time to support them back. ➡ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
It's time to support them back. ➡ bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MakeChangeHappen
MDSC had a great day Tuesday at the first Perinatal Mental Health Coalition of Canada Conference!
Connected with leaders, shared our programs: EITR, Pathway to Benefits, MIRA, & Veterans programs.
Proud to be part of this platform for health innovation!
#MDSC #PMHcon #PerinatalMentalHealth
Connected with leaders, shared our programs: EITR, Pathway to Benefits, MIRA, & Veterans programs.
Proud to be part of this platform for health innovation!
#MDSC #PMHcon #PerinatalMentalHealth
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
MDSC had a great day Tuesday at the first Perinatal Mental Health Coalition of Canada Conference!
Connected with leaders, shared our programs: EITR, Pathway to Benefits, MIRA, & Veterans programs.
Proud to be part of this platform for health innovation!
#MDSC #PMHcon #PerinatalMentalHealth
Connected with leaders, shared our programs: EITR, Pathway to Benefits, MIRA, & Veterans programs.
Proud to be part of this platform for health innovation!
#MDSC #PMHcon #PerinatalMentalHealth
Today is National Stress Awareness Day! Stress is a normal part of life, but understanding it can make a world of difference in how we handle it.✨
Learn more: mdsc.ca/stress-aware...
Take a moment to explore how you can better navigate stress for a healthier, balanced life.
#StressAwareness
Learn more: mdsc.ca/stress-aware...
Take a moment to explore how you can better navigate stress for a healthier, balanced life.
#StressAwareness
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today is National Stress Awareness Day! Stress is a normal part of life, but understanding it can make a world of difference in how we handle it.✨
Learn more: mdsc.ca/stress-aware...
Take a moment to explore how you can better navigate stress for a healthier, balanced life.
#StressAwareness
Learn more: mdsc.ca/stress-aware...
Take a moment to explore how you can better navigate stress for a healthier, balanced life.
#StressAwareness
MDSC was proud to celebrate Ontario's bold step Tuesday night to accelerate medication access via the FAST Program at the IMC Queen's Park event! Pictured with Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, Liberal MPP Dr. Adil Shamji, and NDP MPP Catherine Fife.
#MDSC #FASTProgram #IMC #MedicationAccess #ONMPP
#MDSC #FASTProgram #IMC #MedicationAccess #ONMPP
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
MDSC was proud to celebrate Ontario's bold step Tuesday night to accelerate medication access via the FAST Program at the IMC Queen's Park event! Pictured with Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, Liberal MPP Dr. Adil Shamji, and NDP MPP Catherine Fife.
#MDSC #FASTProgram #IMC #MedicationAccess #ONMPP
#MDSC #FASTProgram #IMC #MedicationAccess #ONMPP
Community mental health organizations across Canada offer essential, often free services like education, crisis response, and peer support.
Join us in supporting them to foster healthier, more resilient communities.
bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MDSC #MentalHealth #CommunityMentalHealth
Join us in supporting them to foster healthier, more resilient communities.
bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MDSC #MentalHealth #CommunityMentalHealth
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Community mental health organizations across Canada offer essential, often free services like education, crisis response, and peer support.
Join us in supporting them to foster healthier, more resilient communities.
bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MDSC #MentalHealth #CommunityMentalHealth
Join us in supporting them to foster healthier, more resilient communities.
bit.ly/3BYx9YA
#MDSC #MentalHealth #CommunityMentalHealth
Veterans' Week: November 5-11
MDSC honours the service & sacrifice of all who have served Canada.
Let's advocate to ensure no Veteran is left behind.
#VeteransWeek #CanadaRemembers #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #CAF #CanadianArmedForces #MDSC
MDSC honours the service & sacrifice of all who have served Canada.
Let's advocate to ensure no Veteran is left behind.
#VeteransWeek #CanadaRemembers #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #CAF #CanadianArmedForces #MDSC
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Veterans' Week: November 5-11
MDSC honours the service & sacrifice of all who have served Canada.
Let's advocate to ensure no Veteran is left behind.
#VeteransWeek #CanadaRemembers #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #CAF #CanadianArmedForces #MDSC
MDSC honours the service & sacrifice of all who have served Canada.
Let's advocate to ensure no Veteran is left behind.
#VeteransWeek #CanadaRemembers #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #CAF #CanadianArmedForces #MDSC
Dave Gallson (MDSC Executive Director) thanks Manon Genin & Nadia Rahman (Pfizer Canada Patient Advocacy) for improving mental health in Canada and ensuring patient centricity. Proud of our collective achievements!
#MDSC #PfizerCanada #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #MentalHealth
#MDSC #PfizerCanada #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #MentalHealth
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Dave Gallson (MDSC Executive Director) thanks Manon Genin & Nadia Rahman (Pfizer Canada Patient Advocacy) for improving mental health in Canada and ensuring patient centricity. Proud of our collective achievements!
#MDSC #PfizerCanada #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #MentalHealth
#MDSC #PfizerCanada #DefeatDepression #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #MentalHealth
Join the movement to eliminate mental illness stigma! Hundreds of organizations are using the Elephant In The Room Anti-Stigma Campaign. 💪 🌟You can implement this customizable anti-stigma campaign at your workplace or school!
✨ Let's fight stigma together! 👉 mdsc.ca/stigma
#EITR #EndStigma
✨ Let's fight stigma together! 👉 mdsc.ca/stigma
#EITR #EndStigma
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join the movement to eliminate mental illness stigma! Hundreds of organizations are using the Elephant In The Room Anti-Stigma Campaign. 💪 🌟You can implement this customizable anti-stigma campaign at your workplace or school!
✨ Let's fight stigma together! 👉 mdsc.ca/stigma
#EITR #EndStigma
✨ Let's fight stigma together! 👉 mdsc.ca/stigma
#EITR #EndStigma
MDSC was honoured to present Fakher Aissa from @lundbeck.bsky.social with a Sponsorship plaque today. 🏆
This award recognizes Lundbeck's sustained commitment to Defeat Depression.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #LundbeckCanada #SponsorRecognition #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neuroscience
This award recognizes Lundbeck's sustained commitment to Defeat Depression.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #LundbeckCanada #SponsorRecognition #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neuroscience
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
MDSC was honoured to present Fakher Aissa from @lundbeck.bsky.social with a Sponsorship plaque today. 🏆
This award recognizes Lundbeck's sustained commitment to Defeat Depression.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #LundbeckCanada #SponsorRecognition #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neuroscience
This award recognizes Lundbeck's sustained commitment to Defeat Depression.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #LundbeckCanada #SponsorRecognition #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neuroscience
🏆Today, MDSC presented Dominique Simard from AbbVie with a Sponsorship plaque for AbbVie's continued support of Defeat Depression.
MDSC is proud of this ongoing partnership with a leader in patient care.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #AbbVie #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #ContinuedSupport
MDSC is proud of this ongoing partnership with a leader in patient care.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #AbbVie #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #ContinuedSupport
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🏆Today, MDSC presented Dominique Simard from AbbVie with a Sponsorship plaque for AbbVie's continued support of Defeat Depression.
MDSC is proud of this ongoing partnership with a leader in patient care.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #AbbVie #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #ContinuedSupport
MDSC is proud of this ongoing partnership with a leader in patient care.
#MoodDisordersCA #DefeatDepression #AbbVie #ThankYou #SponsorRecognition #ContinuedSupport
📢 Volunteer to Lead Our Online Mental Health Community! We need your help to keep our MDSC Peer Support Forum running smoothly as the Volunteer Forum Administrator!
You'll be key to making sure it's a supportive and safe place for everyone.
➡ Apply here: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...
#ForumModerator
You'll be key to making sure it's a supportive and safe place for everyone.
➡ Apply here: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...
#ForumModerator
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📢 Volunteer to Lead Our Online Mental Health Community! We need your help to keep our MDSC Peer Support Forum running smoothly as the Volunteer Forum Administrator!
You'll be key to making sure it's a supportive and safe place for everyone.
➡ Apply here: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...
#ForumModerator
You'll be key to making sure it's a supportive and safe place for everyone.
➡ Apply here: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...
#ForumModerator
Bipolar disorder isn’t “moodiness.” It’s a medical condition that affects brain function and can cause intense mood swings. Learn what’s happening and what can help.
Get our free, evidence-based booklet: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-...
#mania #hypomania #bipolardisorder #mooddisorders
Get our free, evidence-based booklet: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-...
#mania #hypomania #bipolardisorder #mooddisorders
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Bipolar disorder isn’t “moodiness.” It’s a medical condition that affects brain function and can cause intense mood swings. Learn what’s happening and what can help.
Get our free, evidence-based booklet: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-...
#mania #hypomania #bipolardisorder #mooddisorders
Get our free, evidence-based booklet: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-...
#mania #hypomania #bipolardisorder #mooddisorders